LAKE CHARLES—In its first year under head coach Sasha Karelov, McNeese Volleyball ended the 2022 season leading the nation in digs per set with 18.53 per set.
 
"It's very exciting to be recognized by the NCAA as the team leader in digs per set," said head coach Sasha Karelov. "I hold a very high standard for every member of my program, regardless of position, when it comes to ball control and first touch. We take a lot of pride in being relentless and gritty on defense. Several players reached career highs in digs last season. However, we still have so much room to grow and I'm looking forward to making improvements on individual and team defense as we prepare for next fall." 
 
McNeese posted an 18-16 overall record and a 13-5 Southland Conference, finishing third in the conference standings.  The Cowgirls advanced to the SLC Tournament for the 34^th time winning its opening match against Texas A&M-Commerce then falling to the eventual tournament champs Southeastern.
 
Individually, libero Bailey Tillman ranked ninth in the nation in total digs with 632 and 29^th in the nation in digs per set with 4.90.  Sanni Rantanen ranked 38^th in the nation in blocks with 141 and Kendall Glueck ranked 81^st in blocks with 124.